Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Melbourne event drew an estimated 40,000 attendees, a striking figure in a state with roughly 423,000 India‑born residents. That turnout represents 9–10% of Victoria’s Indian population and around 5% of Australia’s India‑born diaspora — far above … Continue reading
Author Archives: Pradeep Kanthan
The Strait Transit Beijing Turned Into a Message
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Taiwan Strait Transit and Beijing’s Reaction This piece examines the Taiwan Strait transit and Beijing’s response to a routine maritime passage. On my China Eastern flight from Barcelona to Shanghai, the China Daily tabloid in the seat pocket carried a … Continue reading
Trump’s Method to Madness — A Five‑Part Geopolitical Inquiry
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A Five‑Part Geopolitical Inquiry The world is shifting in ways that are uncomfortable, unpredictable, and often violent. Whether one agrees with Donald Trump’s disregard for a rules‑based order or not, his disruptive methods have shaped global behaviour in ways that … Continue reading
Trump’s Method to Madness! Part 1
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Editor’s Note: This essay is the first instalment in a five‑part series examining Donald Trump’s geopolitical method — from the architecture of his strategy to its implications across the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, and the Indo‑Pacific. Each part can … Continue reading
Method to Madness Part II — Boots on the Ground
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Summary: Iran military preparedness is often misunderstood, shaped not only by sanctions and strategy but by the geography and caution that define how the country positions itself in any conflict. This essay examines why a U.S. ground invasion of Iran … Continue reading
Trump’s Method to Madness Part III — The Arab World in a Multipolar Middle East
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Summary: This essay examines the transformation of the Arab world from ideological blocs into economically driven, technologically ambitious states navigating a multipolar global order. It explores how the Gulf monarchies, Levantine states, and North African powers are repositioning themselves between … Continue reading
Trump’s Method to Madness — Part IV: Israel, Iran, and the Future of Regional Conflict
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Summary: This essay examines the evolving triangular relationship between Israel, Iran, and the wider Middle East, and how a returning Trump administration might reshape the region’s strategic landscape. It explores Israel’s shifting security doctrine, Iran’s expanding proxy network, the Palestinian … Continue reading
Trump’s Method to Madness — Part V: South Asia, Nuclear Realities, and the Islamic Bomb
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Trump’s Method to Madness — Part V: South Asia, Nuclear Realities, and the Islamic Bomb Summary: This essay examines South Asia through the lens of nuclear rivalry, institutional collapse, and great‑power competition. It explores the failure of SAARC, the contradictions … Continue reading
India’s Diplomatic Dissonance: Between Victimhood, Victory, and the Mirage of Might
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Pradeep Kanthan Operation Sindoor and the Sound of Silence In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India’s latest counter-terrorism strike against cross-border provocation, one thing stood out louder than the missiles — the silence from the South Asian neighbourhood. No statements … Continue reading
10 Mind-Bending Ideas from Friedrich Nietzsche
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Dive into the revolutionary ideas of Friedrich Nietzsche! From the concept of eternal recurrence to the power of the Übermensch, this article explores Nietzsche’s most radical philosophies that continue to challenge modern thought. Unravel his mind-bending insights and see how they shape existentialism today. Continue reading
Arcade AI Platform Designs Stunning Necklace
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The Arcade AI marks a big change in innovative jewelry design. It shows the power of focus, like the story of “The Tortoise and the Hare”. Arcade AI mixes old skills with new tech to make special custom necklaces. These … Continue reading
The Story of the Sappers of 12 Field Company in the Second World War
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Left to Right: Annamalai, Ponnuswamy, Lt Sukias, Govind Swamy and Lakshmi Kanthan This is the story of four Indians who served in the Queen Victoria’s Own Madras Sappers and Miners during the Second World War. These young men in their … Continue reading
India’s Freedom Struggle
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India’s freedom was achieved through stages of negotiations. There were revolutionaries and militants. However, their way did not succeed. Continue reading
The Death of Democracy: A Review
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There is greater knowledge today of the rise of the Nazi Party and Hitler. It should be an example of what can happen with the rise of a right-wing ideology inspired by it. Despite it, the world is witness to a rise in authoritative leadership in two major democracies. A challenge remains. Continue reading
Silky Slippery Road 2: India-China Cultural Clash!
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Galwan represents a clash between the leadership of India and China. It is a clash of Asian giants. Will the others help or leave them to fight their own war. Continue reading
Happy Chinks in the Cradle: The National Defence Academy
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National Defence Academy, a great institution needs some reform. Life in the Academy with some changes for the better. Continue reading
Coercive diplomacy?
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The Pulwama terror attack has brought coercive diplomacy into the public discourse. It must be handled with caution. Coercive diplomacy? There is a need to differentiate it from ‘gunboat’ diplomacy! The article ignores the effect from all sides. In reality, … Continue reading
Modi’s airstrikes have called Pak’s nuclear bluff
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He has raised the ante after Pathankot, Uri, Pulwama and numerous other Kashmir related incidents. Justified reaction to actions. This means a lot to domestic politics. Though BJP’s unpalatable solution to Kashmir is quite far. This is an area where … Continue reading
Is there a confusion on why one is a Hindu?
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Hindus follow a collection of religious beliefs. There is a common thread that binds them but politics can be a matter of belief for the sake of power. Continue reading
Why I am Not a Hindu
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This is the title of a book written by Kancha Illaiah[i]. I stumbled upon the book searching for Shashi Tharoor’s book titled ‘Why I am a Hindu’, which I wanted to read out of curiosity and not self-affirmation. Illaiah’s book … Continue reading